FSO and SMO Relationship Part 2

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FSO and SMO Relationship Part 2
Nov 03, 2025

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Cultivating Excellence: Strengthening the FSO and SMO Relationship
In this episode of DOD Secure, host Jeff Bennett is joined by Brian Robinson of Brian Robinson Coaching to discuss the pivotal relationship between Facility Security Officers (FSOs) and Senior Management Officials (SMOs). 

They dive into the importance of leadership, communication, and trust in creating a compliant and effective security program. Highlighting strategies such as building trust with team members and communicating effectively with higher management, Brian shares his insights on fostering successful relationships within the organization. This episode is a must-listen for anyone loo

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Episode Artwork FSO and SMO Relationship Part 2 55:46 Episode Artwork FSO and SMO Relationship Part 1 18:43 Episode Artwork Gain an Absolutely Unfair Advantage of FSO Skills with Professional Development 17:02 Episode Artwork Gain an Absolutely Unfair Advantage of FSO Skills With Your Copy of NISPOM 14:41 Episode Artwork Essential Tools for FSOs 19:48 Episode Artwork Implementing an Effective Insider Threat Program for NISPOM Compliance 13:50 Episode Artwork The Importance of Training Uncleared Employees in Security Protocols 12:40 Episode Artwork What happens after you get the facility security clearance 14:48 Episode Artwork NISPOM Required Training 21:16 Episode Artwork Security Clearances, Insider Threat Programs, Training 32:47 Episode Artwork Establish an Insider Threat Program Under NISPOM Interview 27:03 Episode Artwork Establish an Insider Threat Program 19:54 Episode Artwork Training, inspections and other cleared contractor requirements 43:41 Episode Artwork Security Clearance Justification and FSO training 24:28 Episode Artwork Security Clearances a little more in depth. 34:03 Episode Artwork Gates, Guards and Risk Assessment 30:54 Episode Artwork World Class Cleared Defense Contractor and NISPOM 43:44 Episode Artwork Program protection, new FSOs, and classified reproduction 33:20 Episode Artwork FSOs are busy. Get ready for performing on classified contracts 29:52 Episode Artwork Creating an excellent security environment at cleared defense contractor facilities. 28:17 Episode Artwork Classified document deliveries, Classification markings and security culture 32:02 Episode Artwork How Cleared Defense Contractors Institutionalize Security Awareness 34:25 Episode Artwork Security training, export compliance, NISPOM, and working groups 43:03 Episode Artwork Determining security costs, protecting CUI, FSO training and more 39:20 Episode Artwork Classified contracts, security audits, end of day checks and metrics 47:19